GRADUATE STUDENT MEAL PLANS
February 25 Meal Block Special!
Graduate students—save big on 25 meal block purchases this February 2-28. Purchase a 25 meal block for breakfast, lunch, or dinner February 2-28 and enjoy 25% off.
25 meal blocks offer built-in flexibility, with meals valid from the date of purchase through August 16, 2026. Use them when it works best for your schedule—busy workdays, long meetings, or weeks when planning ahead makes all the difference. (Offer does not apply to the 10 or 5 meal blocks.)
This is a limited-time February offer and applies only to 25 meal blocks. Once the month ends, the discount does too. Please note: during the February promotion period, refunds will not be issued for meal block purchases. Refunds will resume March 1. Students, faculty, or staff who no longer have an active University ID should contact the Meal Plan Office directly.
Reminder! All meals must be used by August 15.
Questions? Email for more information. diningplans@stanford.edu
2025-2026 Grad Student Meal Plan Blocks
| . | 25 MEAL BLOCK | 10 MEAL BLOCK | 5 MEAL BLOCK |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | $5.48/MEAL* | $8.20/MEAL | $9.65/MEAL |
| LUNCH | $8.74/MEAL* | $12.15/MEAL | $13.60/MEAL |
| DINNER | $11.06/MEAL* | $15.20/MEAL | $16.80/MEAL |
*Pricing reflects the February promotional pricing and will go in to effect on Monday, February 2 and expires on Saturday, February 28.
All 2025-2026 grad student meal plan blocks will expire on August 15, 2026.
FY26 Meal plan blocks are non-transferable. FY26 Meal block refunds may be requested until the August 15, 2026 deadline by emailing diningplans@stanford.edu, there is a $15 service fee for all refunds.
Meal plan blocks can be purchased online. Please allow two business days from the date of purchase for your meals and dining hall access to be activated.
While active, these voluntary grad meal blocks are fully refundable. For questions or further assistance, please email diningplans@stanford.edu.
Apartment Meal Plan
| 2025-26 Academic Year | . | Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 meals per week plus Meal Plan Dollars 5 guest meals per quarter for use in any dining hall | Meal Plan Cost Meal Plan Dollars | $825 50 | $739 50 | $719 50 | $2,283 |
Standard Dining Hall Meal Plans
| 2025-26 Academic Year Dining Hall Meal Plans | . | Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 Meal Plan includes: 19 meals per week 5 guest meals per quarter for use in any dining hall | Meal Plan Cost | $2,873 | $2,569 | $2,502 | $7,944 |
15 Meal Plan includes: 15 meals per week 300 Meal Plan Dollars for use in any dining hall, R&DE café, 5 guest meals per quarter for use in any dining hall Unused Meal Plan Dollars carry over to next quarter | Meal Plan Cost Meal Plan Dollars | $2,873 $110 | $2,569 $100 | $2,502 $90 | $7,944 $300 |
12 Meal Plan includes: 12 meals per week 575 Meal Plan Dollars for use in any dining hall, R&DE café, 5 guest meals per quarter for use in any dining hall Unused Meal Plan Dollars carry over to next quarter | Meal Plan Cost Meal Plan Dollars | $2,873 $210 | $2,569 $185 | $2,502 $180 | $7,944 $575 |
Students begin each week of their meal plan on Sundays. Unused meals expire at the end of each week. This meal plan is billed on a quarterly basis and the cost is determined by the number of days in the service period. Please email diningplans@stanford.edu to request one of these meal plans.
Please be advised that the terms and conditions governing any of the R&DE Meal Plans, Cardinal Dollars, and any of the SDHA (Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries) services, products, offerings, benefits, features, or any other conditions related to them are subject to change without prior notice. This includes any aspects related to SDHA services, such as menu offerings, pricing, schedules, and any other features or benefits that SDHA provides. As we continuously strive to enhance our offerings, adapt to industry trends, or respond to the university or other conditions or requirements, we may update these terms from time to time. By enrolling in and purchasing any R&DE Meal Plan or Cardinal Dollars, you acknowledge and agree that this is considered as your acceptance of these terms.
Graduate Students are invited to dine at any open dining hall. Visit our dining hall locations and hours page for more information. Both options are available for use seven days per week.